Tag: Snow
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Over 500 flights delayed at DIA as Denver gets 2 inches of snow
As Denverites woke up to a blanket of fresh snow Sunday, those traveling in and out of Denver International Airport were also feeling the effects of the late-December storm. As of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, over 500 flights at DIA had been delayed, with eight canceled entirely, according to flightaware.com. Of the delays, 180 were Southwest…
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Double-digit snow totals likely to make travel “difficult to impossible” in parts of Colorado this weekend
It looks like a bit of a post-Christmas weather turnaround as promised by forecasters will be taking place after all, with snow expected to hit Colorado over upcoming days – Denver and the Front Range included. In the most likely scenario, widespread totals of about 12 to 18 inches are expected to land on many…
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Colorado snowpack at lowest level ever recorded for this point in season
Throughout Colorado’s snow season, the USDA publishes a ‘snowpack report’ at the state level and by region. Records date back to 1987 and the report is updated each day, providing a look at how Colorado’s snowpack stacks up to that of prior years. By this point in the season, most Coloradans are likely aware that…
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12″ of snow possible in northern Colorado ahead of ‘risk of heavy snow’ during Christmas week
A bit more snow is expected to fall through this weekend in northern Colorado ahead of what could be a snowy end to the month. According to the National Weather Service, about six to eight inches of snow should hit peaks along the Continental Divide (north of I-70) and Park Range through Sunday morning, with…
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“Very difficult to impossible” travel: 4 to 5 feet of snow possible in part of Colorado this weekend
The National Weather Service has released their snowfall report for the entirety of the weekend and it’s a doozy. Both the ‘expected’ (80% chance) and ‘high-end’ (10% chance) forecasts show that big snow is likely throughout the central and northern mountain region through Monday at 5 a.m. In both scenarios, I-70 gets double-digit totals and…
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Mapping shows chance of 36 to 48 inches of snow possible in part of Colorado thru Sunday morning
It’s looking like a lot more snow will be hitting parts of Colorado over upcoming days, with the brunt of the powder expected to fall Friday through Sunday. While the Front Range and I-25 corridor should escape without much accumulation during this period, parts of central Colorado and northern Colorado are sure to get bogged…
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How to drive in snow and ice in Colorado
Buckle up. The winter driving season is upon us. So, if you’re new to Colorado or it’s just been a while since you’ve driven in winter conditions, it’s always a good idea get a quick refresher on how to drive in snow and ice in Colorado. Before you drive in snow and ice You should…
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Snow totals: Here’s how much fell across Colorado from December storm
The first major snow storm of winter 2025-26 hit Denver and Front Range late Tuesday night, dropping several inches of snow from Pueblo to Cheyenne, Wyoming. The highest accumulations were in the Front Range foothills west of Denver and west of Colorado Springs, with up to 8″ in some locales by mid morning Wednesday. Here…
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Up to 24″ of additional snow could hit parts of Colorado as wintery week continues
It’s been a snowy Wednesday in Colorado, with significant travel impacts seen around the state and more fresh powder expected throughout the day. And according to the National Weather Service, some parts of the state could see 18 to 24 additional inches from the morning of December 3 through Saturday at 5 a.m. In the…
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Flights delayed, traffic slowed as Denver receives first major snow
Denverites woke up to a winter wonderland, with over two inches of snow blanketing the city by rush hour Wednesday morning. That number was a low point along the Front Range, according to the National Weather Service Boulder. Fort Collins and Boulder each received nearly three inches overnight; Colorado Springs closer to four. Despite the…